Michael Bauer's review of Hillside Supper Club

March 4, 2013

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Two recent trends have helped expand and improve the Bay Area dining scene: Kickstarter and the pop-up restaurant.

The ability for small operators to raise money online and further build a customer base has given some restaurateurs the boost they need, and being able to operate temporarily has offered cooks the ability to test out menus and build a following so they can permanently join the rank of restaurant owners.

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Two recent trends have helped expand and improve the Bay Area dining scene: Kickstarter and the pop-up restaurant.

The ability for small operators to raise money online and further build a customer base has given some restaurateurs the boost they need, and being able to operate temporarily has offered cooks the ability to test out menus and build a following so they can permanently join the rank of restaurant owners.